3 Tips to Help Cure Dry, Brittle Natural Hair!

This question comes to us from @curiouscoils (how appropriate!) on Instagram. Our resident natural hair care professional Simeko Watkins-Hartley answers… How do I soften my ends? Answer: Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize!  Usually, when the ends tend to be harder or rougher than the rest of your hair, it may be due to lack of moisture. The ends are the oldest part of the hair and tend to hang out furthest away from the scalp, so they may dry out faster, leaving a hard, brittle feel. Here are some steps you can take to whip those ends back into shape: 1. When cleansing your hair, use a moisturizing shampoo and luke-warm or cool water to rinse Moisturizing shampoos are usually pH balanced and generally have ingredients that will lubricate the hair, making it soft. Cool water helps to seal the cuticles which aids in making the hair smoother and shinier. 2. Treat your hair to an…
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Oh Honey!

Did you know that honey is a natural humectant? This means that it’s great as a conditioner and moisturizer because of its ability to attract and retain water molecules. It’s also a natural emollient. With these properties, honey leaves hair looking shinier and feeling softer, plus, it’s full of enriching vitamins and minerals. Here’s an easy honey rinse you can use to restore shine and body to your hair. *1 tsp of honey *4 cups of warm water Warm the honey a bit so it’ll be easier to pour & mix into the water. Mix well. As the final step in your normal wash routine, pour the rinse onto your hair (or apply with a spray bottle) and do not rinse out. Dry & style as usual. For more simple hair-care recipes, check out the book Thank God I’m Natural!
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